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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,726
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Safety cage?

You wouldn't be so paranoid if other drivers weren't out to get you
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-29-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,078
Posted By jack wingard
Re: War years

My kind of Woman
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 954
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random

It's the end of the shaft/arbor that steps down in diameter that then inserts into a bushing. Simular to a motor shaft bearing setup. On a motor the shaft fits tight to the bearing.
A pivot spins...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 954
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random

or the pivot ends could be worn or slightly bent
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,082
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Distributor Locking Screw, HELP!

It don't use a regular 3/8-24 screw. Look what the vendors sell and see if yours is the same
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-09-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,239
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Skills Necessary To Own & Operate A Model "A"

I consider myself very mechanically inclined.
It still amazes me of the amount of people that buy an A and have no idea how to do the simple tasks, asking how isn't bad. But what always gets me is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By jack wingard
Re: line truck

No suggestions here, but thank goodness the cable TV wires are always lower than the electric lines.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,754
Posted By jack wingard
Re: distributor drop in problem

I've reviewed the posts and didn't read anywhere if you tried reinstalling the original that you removed to begin with. This could tell you a lot if it does or doesn't
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-12-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,810
Posted By jack wingard
Re: A&L Horns

IMO cars and politics don't go together. We take turns hosting our monthly club meetings
One member when hosting always feel the need to educate the attending members of his political beliefs. I no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-23-2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,148
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Club Tag Topper

I'm a Keystone Chapter member. Do you know if O'Briens Truckers made these for our club?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 852
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Rubber protection against suns radiation

just makes me wonder. 40 + 40 = 80. how long do you expect to live?
I got nothing for protection
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-12-2023, 04:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,867
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Does your Coupe have a Trunk or Rumble seat

Mine has a seat, but I think at one time it had a trunk. There's a chrome plug where the handle for a trunk would be.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-26-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Speedometer Cable - right or wrong way to reinstall after lub.

some of the reproductions are too short. I think a 1/4 " long round stock should be installed at the trans.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2023, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By jack wingard
Re: new rear hubs

they drop in the hub and drum then the stud sweded the two together
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2023, 05:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,026
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Tire Gauge Rebuild

This is pretty much like a watch hand. And they can be tough. I suggest 2 paint can lid removal tools used as pry bars, even pressure on opposite sides. Be sure to protect the dial with thick paper.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,026
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Tire Gauge Rebuild

katy, view the video I posted above
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,026
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Tire Gauge Rebuild

www.youtube.com/watch?v=babgKN2svCs
the needle (pointer) should pop off but could be tight. I use a set of mini pry bars that I use in my clock repairs
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,839
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Fan Belt replacement

you can take the generator pulley off. the shaft is tapered
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-20-2023, 05:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,364
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Model A Shocks.

no they need to be taken apart. most of the time not an easy job
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2023, 05:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 970
Posted By jack wingard
Re: 29 tudor sedan rear box kit

check the vendor catalogs, they might a have a matching pair.
Or weld it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,778
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Brake improvement for Model A's

the biggest improvement you can make is cast iron drums
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,480
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Jet Flow Tool

not really, needs to be enough for the test. Your measuring the output volume in a certain timeframe
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2023, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,309
Posted By jack wingard
Re: anti freeze

Probably a lot of factors affect this with each individual manufacturer. I would check with them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,175
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Ref. Bob Brentwood Shock Thread

I read somewhere at one time of a builder using the proper type of teflon tape on the threads for the caps as well as using the o-ring for the locking ring.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,007
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Tink Tach

how does everyone attach the wire?
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